RSS Feed Days after winning a national title, three Lee University golfers qualify for State OpenLee University teammates qualify for Tennessee State Open four days after winning NCAA D2 National Championship. Walt Chapman, PGA, Competes in Senior PGA ChampionshipBest of luck to Walt Chapman, PGA as he competes in the 82nd KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan this week! Champions crowned at Senior & Super Senior Four-BallSteve Luper & Tim Pugh win the Senior Four-Ball while Danny Green teams with Tim Dinwiddie to capture the Super Senior Four-Ball. First Tee of Tennessee Awarded Grant from Nashville Predators FoundationThe First Tee of Tennessee was recently awarded a grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation to support programming and First Tee college scholarships. Thank you to the Nashville Predators and all those who supported the SmileDirectClub Helper Grants. Josh Shelton joins TGA as newest Communications ManagerTGA is please to announce Josh Shelton as the Manager of Communications & Marketing, replacing Darren Reese who moved over to the TGF full time. PGA Hope Expands to the Tri Cities RegionJeremy Beachner is passionate about golf and helping members of the military. And now he’s putting those two passions together. Beachner, a Tri-Cities-based teaching pro, is leading the local efforts for a program called PGA HOPE, which brings veterans to the golf course to teach them the game and help enhance their mental, social and physical well being. SAVE The DATE for the TGF Pro-Am - August 15-16, 2022The Tennessee Golf Foundation will once again conduct the TGF Pro-Am on August 15 & 16, 2022. This year's event and fundraiser for Chattanooga area and statewide youth golf programs will be held at Black Creek and Council Fire. More information will be released the first week of May. 50th Year of the Tennessee PGA Junior Golf AcademyRegistration is filling up fast for the 50th year of Tennessee PGA Junior Golf Academy summer camps at Golf House Tennessee. Age groups are 8-11 and 12-17, and they run weekly through June and July! For more information visit http://tngolf.org/academy 55th Annual Cup Matches Site AnnouncedHolston Hills CC announced as the venue for the Cup Matches that will take place on October 31 - November 1. PGA HOPE & Folds of Honor Join Missions on Patriot Golf Days 2022PGA HOPE & Folds of Honor join missions on Patriot Golf Days 2022. Watch the joint message from PGA of America, featuring Chris Nowak, PGA Hope Military & Veteran Liaison and Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor for more information and how you can help! Tennessee Golf Foundation introduces Lamar Mills as new Regional Director in ChattanoogaThe Tennessee Golf Foundation is pleased to introduce Lamar Mills as its new Chattanooga Regional Director, effective April 1, 2022. Drive Chip & Putt 2022 Local QualifyingDates and locations have been announced for local qualifying for Drive Chip & Putt. Sign up and begin your journey to Augusta National. Thank you to the courses in Tennessee for hosting a qualifier! Kids Play Free Expands to Oak RidgeThe Scott Stallings Kids Play Free (KPF) program is expanding to Oak Ridge. Starting March 1st, 2022 the program will be offered at The Patch in Oak Ridge to junior golfers ages 15 & under on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Volunteer for the 2022 Simmons Bank OpenMiddle Tennessee's own professional golf event comes back to town on May 5-8, 2022 at The Grove Club. You can join in on the activities by volunteering. For each Volunteer that signs up this year Hattie B's, Simmons Bank & the SBO will each donate four meals to families in need through Second Harvest Food Bank! 2022 Sneds Tour Membership OpenMembership registration for the 2022 Sneds Tour Season is now OPEN! Make sure you review the Suggested Division List before you submit your membership application so that your membership will be approved ASAP. With spring tournament registration opening at 8:00 a.m. CST on Monday, January 17, please renew your membership by Friday, January 14 so your membership can be approved. Growing Through the Changes - 2021 TGF Progress ReportThe 2021 edition of the Tennessee Golf Foundation's Progress Report highlights the growth throughout the foundation's programming. TGF continues to offer more affordable and accessible golf offerings for the youth and veterans in Tennessee. TGA announces schedule for 2022 seasonThe Tennessee Golf Association released its championship schedule for the 2022. Two events still have courses and dates that are TBA. Allison Brown named Executive DirectorTennessee Golf Association is pleased to introduce Allison Brown as its new executive director. Brown, who joined the TGA staff in 2015 and has served as the Senior Director of Rules and Competitions since 2020, replaces Chad Anderson, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities in September. Gossett & Micheel Next Inductees to Tennessee Golf Hall of FameShaun Micheel and David Gossett, both natives of Memphis, will be honored during a ceremony to be held at Ridgeway Country Club on February 8. The two will become the 52nd and 53rd members of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame, and the first to be inducted since Dick Horton in 2019. Shawn Mauer New Executive Director of First Tee TennesseeThe Tennessee Golf Foundation is pleased to introduce Shawn Mauer as the new executive director of First Tee of Tennessee. Mauer, who has served as the executive director of First Tee of Greater Knoxville since 2017, replaces Josh McDade, who was hired as the director of chapter relations by the First Tee national office earlier this year.